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Snooker is a cue sport played on a large table with six pockets, much like pool or billiards. It is played with 15 red balls and 6 colored balls (yellow, green, brown, blue, pink, and black) which are worth varying points.
Here's a simplified breakdown of how snooker is played:
1. The Break: A player must first pot a red ball and then a color ball. This combination is called a "break". The player continues potting reds and colors in any order until they miss a ball.
2. The Frame: A frame ends when all 15 red balls are potted and all the color balls are cleared in a specific order (yellow, green, brown, blue, pink, black).
3. Points: Each red ball is worth 1 point. Each colored ball is worth a specific number of points:
* Yellow: 2 points
* Green: 3 points
* Brown: 4 points
* Blue: 5 points
* Pink: 6 points
* Black: 7 points
4. Winning: The player with the highest score at the end of the frame wins the frame. A match can be determined by winning a certain number of frames.
Beyond the Basics:
* Fouls: If a player misses a ball, commits a foul, or doesn't follow the rules, the opponent gets a chance to play.
* Strategy: Snooker involves a high degree of strategy and precision. Players must plan their shots carefully, considering both the current ball and the next few balls in the sequence.
* Professional Snooker: Snooker is a popular professional sport with a global following. The World Snooker Championship is one of the most prestigious events in the sport.
In short, snooker is a challenging, strategic, and rewarding game that requires skill, patience, and a good eye for angles.